One of Northwest Georgia’s most popular trail running events is returning to Summerville this fall with a special milestone celebration.

The Twisted Ankle Trail Race will take place Saturday, September 12, at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County. Organizers say this year marks the 20th running of the race and will feature a special one-time 20-mile event called “Double the Fun,” which includes two climbs up the challenging Becky’s Bluff trail.

The annual race includes multiple distances for runners of all experience levels, including a 5K, 10-mile race, half marathon, and the special 20-mile challenge added for 2026. The race begins at 9 a.m. inside the state park near Summerville.

Organizers say the courses will take runners through trails surrounding the park’s lakes, Marble Mine, Blueberry Trail, portions of the Pinhoti Trail, and the steep climb to Becky’s Bluff. The event is known for rugged terrain, scenic mountain views, rocks, roots, and challenging elevation changes.

Registration officially opened May 1 through UltraSignup, and organizers encourage runners to sign up early due to limited participation spots. Proceeds from the event benefit Friends of the Park and help support Sloppy Floyd State Park.

Race organizers are also planning special activities for the anniversary event, including commemorative medals, a pre-race spaghetti dinner, and a throwback fire pit gathering for runners and supporters.